WORKING HAPPY: DODGING BULLETS, MAKING CHANGES, FINDING JOY

WORKING HAPPY answers questions critical to professional and personal success in today’s business world: Why work?  What are the secrets of successful dual-career families?  How do I plan for career success?  Can I truly balance my professional and personal lives?  This book is a breakthrough tool for employees and employers alike; leaders, job hunters, entrepreneurs, managers, home-based workers, recruiters, corporate giants, new organizations, and anyone searching for fulfillment and balance in their professional and personal lives!

 Praise for WORKING HAPPY:

“With Department of Commerce figures alerting us that 80 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with their work, along comes Marilyn Shook with WORKING HAPPY which is filled with wall-to-wall common sense. If ever there was a cure for the lackluster attitude towards work, it’s in these pages. Marilyn gives readers solid wisdom, but does it in a very readable manner.” Jay Conrad Levinson, author of GUERRILLA MARKETING series of books

• …This book is a vibrant summary of the principles [Marilyn] has lived, taught, and mastered. Marilyn’s book is filled with wisdom – gems that we all need to guide us if we care to chart a life-course that is meaningful and dynamic.” Rosemary Mason Etter, college administrator, former career planning professional and counselor


• “With a lifetime’s collection of practical stories and sage advice, Shook guides along the road to true fulfillment in work and life…” Dr. Russell D. Wolfinger, Director of Genomics, SAS Institute, Inc.


• “Reading WORKING HAPPY is like having Marilyn Shook as your own personal life trainer. With insight, humor, and real-life examples, her book walks you through a fun process to figure out where you want to go – and then she gives you the tools to get there.” Margaret Dunkle, Senior Fellow, Department of Health Policy, School of Public Health and Health Services, The George Washington University


• “Spend time with [WORKING HAPPY] and you will be given concepts and a process that will last you a lifetime, and will help you to focus your life on the things that mean the most to you.” Steve Brock, Senior Marketing Manager, Nortel Networks


• “In the work arena and in living your life, Marilyn Shook has nailed the methodology to keep you on the right track. As a graduate of Marilyn’s system, I can attest to its effectiveness. This book will clear life’s path for anyone.” Thomas Henderson, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Trial Lawyers of America


• “Marilyn Shook, in her book [WORKING HAPPY], demonstrates how anyone today can overcome obstacles and barriers placed in their way by using the tools of leadership. …This is a must-read book for anyone seeking to take charge of their life and guide their own destiny. The book is easy to understand, has clear examples of real life situations, and provides a R.O.A.D.Map© for success to which anyone can relate. Put this book on your must-read list.” Ron Schneider, President, Leadership Development Group, Inc.